per

/pɜː/prep
Elementary
1

For each.

2

To each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).

3

By the, by means of the, via the, through the.

4

In accordance with, as per

5

According to

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing